The Beatles Bible - Topic: Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 kedame on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/page-2/#p46012 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/page-2/#p46012 The merchandise is STILL overwhelming. I can't say how much money I have spent on Beatles merchandise. It would probably be an embarrassing amount.

]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:57:08 +0000 Into the Sky with Diamonds on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/page-2/#p46004 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/page-2/#p46004 Meanmistermustard is right about the merchandise.

The quantity was beyond belief.

I don't think there was anything like it before - or since.

As for movies, there had been plenty of musical acts doing movies (e.g. Elvis Presley), but A Hard Day's Night was quickly acknowledged (by VERY reluctant) critics as the best ever.

]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:13:37 +0000 minime on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45835 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45835 What about movies? I suppose there are lots of movies inspired by Beatles or including some aspects of Beatles, but a really recent example would be "Norwegian Wood", a Japanese film. I haven't seen it yet, but besides the title its plot seems to have taken some elements from the song.

]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:09:28 +0000 meanmistermustard on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45813 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45813 Was merchandise such a big thing before the beatles went to America and Brian signed off so much of the percentage? I dont remember any bands or artists before '64 having their own bubblegum, t-shirts and beatle breath out there - tho admittedly a large amount was non-official. But i could be wrong, my knowledge of pop memorabilia history is very slight.

Nowadays band merchandise is everywhere and everything and worth an absolute fortune.  

]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:53:38 +0000 seaglass eyes sunny smile on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45809 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45809 a-hard-days-night-ringo-8Awww, that's so sweet of Arcade Fire.

]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:14:11 +0000 mr. Sun king coming together on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45802 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45802 After thinking, they did (or George did) champion one thing: the celebrity rock benefit. And actually, I was provoked. I was on Arcade Fire's Facebook page (didn't think to 'Like' them till now), and as I looked at old wall posts, I saw two posts saying in essence "Carry on the legacy of George - download today - all profits go to {insert charity here}". Honestly, I am shocked. From the leading indie band of this generation, to say on its Facebook page to a.) Buy a George Harrison album and b) completely acknowledge that he is the trailblazer for ...]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:54:34 +0000 meanmistermustard on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45711 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45711 There was also the influence on bands not to have 1 stand out singer and the others in the background playing their instruments. It was very unique to have 4 in a group who would all sing.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:26:37 +0000 The Walrus on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45702 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45702 "Into the Sky with Diamonds" said:

Without Lennon-McCartney there might not have been the Rolling Stones, Kinks, Who,  and other bands inspired to write their own material.

The list goes on...

The Rolling Stones (or rather, Jagger/Richards- Brian Jones actively tried to go in the opposite direction AFAIK) were directly inspired by Lennon/McCartney, and The Who were persuaded to write their own material by a record label who cited The Beatles and The Rolling Stones as examples to follow.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:47:33 +0000 seaglass eyes sunny smile on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45679 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45679 Joe said:

"Guitar groups are on the way out, Mr Epstein..."

They certainly changed THAT!

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:36:08 +0000 meanmistermustard on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45661 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45661 A link to a wikipedia article on the beatles influence on popular culture. Its mostly about music but there are a few sections on fashion but its mostly entertainment (music, tv etc).

Also found a thesis called The Beatles and Their Influence on Popular Culture tho im not sure if its on the US or UK or both - its 45 pages long!

Hoopefully they are of some use.

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:15:27 +0000 beatlez-luver16 on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45653 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45653 Thanks you guys. I have loads of info on the U.S. and on the U.S.S.R., but virtually none on the U.K. I know that that's where they became famous (Liverpool and Hamburg to be specific) but I don't know how people reacted to them there. Did they have loads of screaming fans like in America? Was the clothing influenced more so in the U.K. than it was in the U.S.? Was it more of a musical or social change. Let me know if you find any good sources I can cite too. Thanks Guys,

Briannaa-hard-days-night-john-3

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:22:09 +0000 beatle ed on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45651 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45651 In 5 years,   They accompished more musically and influenced the world like no others.a-hard-days-night-john-5

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:18:22 +0000 Joe on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45589 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45589 "Guitar groups are on the way out, Mr Epstein..."

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:28:26 +0000 Into the Sky with Diamonds on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45535 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45535 The Walrus said:

Surely some men had long hair before the Beatles? I mean, several major world religions forbid haircuts.

 

Yes, for sure, sorry, you're right; I was referring to the Western world.

 

And to pick up on Minime's comment, yes the Beatles made all things Indian hugely fashionable for a couple of years (check out the cover art on Jimi Hendrix's Axis Bold as Love).

 

The Beatles made it fashionable for rock'n'roll musicians to write their own songs. Until then, you had only Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers,...

Without Lennon-McCartney there might not have been the Rolling Stones, Kinks, Who,  and other bands ...]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:20:54 +0000 meanmistermustard on Effect of Beatles on the world..... http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45517 Yesterday... and today http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/yesterday-and-today/effect-of-beatles-on-the-world/#p45517 John was one of many calling for peace and the end to war, he (and Yoko) just happened to be upfront and at times the loudest. They werent the first and it wasnt because of their involvement the Vietnam war ended or anything really changed.

To be honest i dont think any of Johns 1968 - 1972/3 campaigns achieved anything apart from one anthem (Give Peace A Chance) being written. Arent there quotes from John saying they (all the stunts and marches etc) were, looking back, unachieving (is that a word?).

Theres the Trancendental Medition (TM) chapter that brought it more into the public's eye but again ...]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:55:55 +0000